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William Gallagher 1815 – 1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1815

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 11 August 1891

Death Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Father: James Gallaher

Mother: Margaret Ramsey

Spouse(s): Harriet Gallagher, Susan Gallagher, Harriet Gallaher

Children(s): Elizabeth Gallagher, Polly Gallagher, Edward Gallagher, Charles Gallagher, Harry Gallagher, William Gallagher, Frank Gallagher, Lizzie Gallagher, Thomas Gallagher, Maggie Gallagher, George Gallaher

In 1815, William Gallagher Jr entered the world in Ireland, born to James Gallaher and Margaret Ramsey. In 1840, William Gallagher Jr resided in White, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. William Gallagher Jr married Harriet Gallagher, Susan Gallagher, Harriet Gallaher, and had children including Elizabeth Gallagher, Polly Gallagher, Edward Gallagher, Charles Gallagher, Harry Gallagher, William Gallagher, Frank Joseph Gallagher, Lizzie Gallagher, Thomas Gallagher, Maggie Gallagher, George W. Gallaher. William Gallagher Jr passed away in 1891 in Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1815, William Gallagher Jr entered the world in Ireland, born to James Gallaher and Margaret Ramsey.
  • In 1840, William Gallagher Jr resided in White, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Gallagher Jr married Harriet Gallagher, Susan Gallagher, Harriet Gallaher, and had children including Elizabeth Gallagher, Polly Gallagher, Edward Gallagher, Charles Gallagher, Harry Gallagher, William Gallagher, Frank Joseph Gallagher, Lizzie Gallagher, Thomas Gallagher, Maggie Gallagher, George W. Gallaher.
  • William Gallagher Jr passed away in 1891 in Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Gallaher
1759 – 1854
Birth Location: Claghauty Paris, Donegal, Ireland
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Margaret Ramsey
1769 – 1840
Birth Location: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Harriet Gallagher
1828 –
Birth Location: England
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Susan Gallagher
1840 –
Birth Location: Ireland
SG
Harriet Gallaher
1814 – 1898
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Gallagher
1846 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Polly Gallagher
1849 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
PG
Edward Gallagher
1851 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EG
Charles Gallagher
1856 – 1939
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CG
Harry Gallagher
1858 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HG
William Gallagher
1861 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Frank Gallagher
1871 – 1951
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Lizzie Gallagher
1859 –
Birth Location: Ireland
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Thomas Gallagher
1862 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Maggie Gallagher
1867 – 1949
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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George Gallaher
1851 – 1934
Birth Location: Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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William Gallagher's Ancestors

Self
William Gallagher
1815 – 1891
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
James Gallaher
1759 – 1854
Claghauty Paris, Donegal, Ireland
Margaret Ramsey
1769 – 1840
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Nancy McAfee
1740 – 1810
Ballyshannon, , Donegal, Ireland
John (Pearce) Ramsey
– 1812
Scotland
Jane McConnell
Great-Grandparents
William Ramsey
1743 – 1811
Margaret Burd
1745 – 1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Gallagher's Descendants

1.
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William Gallagher (Abt 1815 – 11 August 1891) m. Harriet Gallagher (abt 1828 – ) m. Susan Gallagher (Abt 1840 – ) m. Harriet Gallaher (12 March 1814 – 28 January 1898)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Gallagher (abt 1846 – )
  2. 2. Polly Gallagher (abt 1849 – )
  3. 3. Edward Gallagher (abt 1851 – )
  4. 4. Charles Gallagher (abt 1856 – 3 December 1939)
  5. 5. Harry Gallagher (abt 1858 – )
  6. 6. William Gallagher (Abt 1861 – )
  7. 7. Frank (Joseph) Gallagher (10 October 1871 – 8 June 1951) m. Margaret (Frances) Concannon (Sep 1863 – ) m. Margaret Gallagher (abt 1873 – 17 July 1954)
    1. 1. Edith Gallagher (abt 1896 – )
    2. 2. William Gallagher (abt 1898 – )
    3. 3. Marie Gallagher (abt 1900 – 20 July 1976) m. Walter (M) Wentz m. Walter (M) Campbell (abt 1887 – 29 April 1976)
      1. 1. Mary Campbell (abt 1928 – )
      2. 2. Bruce (Paul) Campbell (5 Apr 1929 – 14 Oct 1995)
      3. 3. Douglas Campbell (abt 1933 – )
    4. 4. Florence Gallagher (abt 1902 – )
    5. 5. Guitherered Gallagher (abt 1906 – Apr 1997)
    6. 6. Thomas Gallagher (abt 1908 – )
    7. 7. George (L) Gallagher (abt 1911 – )
    8. 8. James Brennen (abt 1927 – )
    9. 9. Francis Brennen (abt 1929 – )
    10. 10. William (T) Brennen (abt 1937 – )
  8. 8. Lizzie Gallagher (Abt 1859 – )
  9. 9. Thomas Gallagher (Abt 1862 – )
  10. 10. Maggie Gallagher (Abt 1867 – 19 May 1949)
  11. 11. George (W.) Gallaher (1851 – 13 February 1934)

William Gallagher's Timeline

9 Records

1815
Abt 1815
Birth of William Gallagher Jr in Ireland
Ireland
1840
1840
Age 25
William Gallagher Jr resided here in White, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
White, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 35
William Gallagher Jr resided here in Philadelphia South Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia South Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 45
William Gallagher Jr resided here in White, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
White, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 55
William Gallagher Jr resided here in Philadelphia Ward 7 District 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 7 District 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1871
1871
Age 56
William Gallagher Jr resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1880
1880
Age 65
William Gallagher Jr resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1887
1887
Age 72
William Gallagher Jr resided here in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA
1891
11 August 1891
Age 76
Death of William Gallagher Jr in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1815
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 015501-018500
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1185; Page: 489A; Enumeration District: 549
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 7 District 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1392; Page: 395B; Family History Library Film: 552891
    [5] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Ontario, Canada; Year: 1871; Page Number: 89
    [6] New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1834; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 023; Line: 8; List Number: 507
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: White, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Page: 547; Family History Library Film: 805088
    [8] Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Philadelphia South Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 812; Page: 187B
    [10] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1834
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1834; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 023; Line: 8; List Number: 507

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: White, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: White, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 451; Page: 68; Family History Library Film: 0020541

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Philadelphia South Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Philadelphia South Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 812; Page: 187B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: White, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: White, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Page: 547; Family History Library Film: 805088

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 7 District 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 7 District 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1392; Page: 395B; Family History Library Film: 552891

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Ontario, Canada; Year: 1871; Page Number: 89

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1185; Page: 489A; Enumeration District: 549

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1887
    Event Place: Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1834; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 023; Line: 8; List Number: 507

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1834; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 023; Line: 8; List Number: 507

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Leeds South
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 August 1891
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915
    [2] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, Probate Files (Butler County, Pennsylvania), Ca. 1803-1918; Author: Butler County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Butler, Pennsylvania
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Spring Valley, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, Probate Files (Butler County, Pennsylvania), Ca. 1803-1918; Author: Butler County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Butler, Pennsylvania
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